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Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 media brands in the UK and Australia. Today, he mostly writes about aviation, space and defence.
The news comes days after Qantas upgraded its half-year profit forecast by an extra $150 million and suggests the entire domestic sector is benefitting from strong consumer demand.
The high figures are largely a result of airlines being slow to return in numbers to Australia, with capacity – or seats for sale – down 45 per cent on pre-pandemic levels.
The FAAA’s action could include strikes for up to 24 hours, overtime bans, and a “withdrawal from boarding responsibilities”, which could include staff remaining on the aircraft as passengers walk on the plane.
Petty Officer Jean Metcalf was unable to attend the funeral due to COVID restrictions but flew over the Strait of Malacca to make the poignant gesture.
An ATSB report has revealed how the pilot of a Bell 206L-4 LongRanger involved in a fatal crash caused by flying in bad weather initially landed – before taking off again.
It comes despite Qantas being ranked as the worst airline for cancellations earlier this year. However, this week it bounced back to become the top-performing carrier.
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